Gemotions

He had entered the reception with a bravado, attempting to look the part of the happy friend. Then, he saw her, across the dance floor. A cold dread seeped into every pore of Alex's body. There she was. Chloe.

He felt a deep yearning, a need for reassurance that was quickly becoming a desperate plea. He felt a pull, a longing to return to a familiar space, one she had created for him.

He was suddenly aware of every missed opportunity, every careless word, every act of self-sabotage that had contributed to their separation. He felt the urgent need for her to understand.